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Things To Do Near Downtown Chester in Chester, VT


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Mcdermott Covered Bridge

Mcdermott Covered Bridge
(Approx. 12.5 miles)

Three bridges previously stood on this site. They were built in 1790, 1814, and 1840 and were all of the pole and plank type. The current bridge, built in 1869, was of a type patented by Sanford Granger in 1833.


Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge

Dingleton Hill Covered Bridge
(Approx. 15.3 miles)

The bridge was built by James Tasker who is known to have built at least eleven bridges in the area. It was assembled in a schoolyard and then transported to the site. The farmers who used it would occasionally repair it.


Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge

Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge
(Approx. 16.0 miles)

The Blacksmith Shop Bridge was built by James Tasker. The bridge was used by only one family and given its name because of its close proximity to a local blacksmith shop that once stood in an area know as Slab City.


Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
(Approx. 16.8 miles)

Discover the home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's greatest sculptors.


Rabbit Ridge Artisans at The Summit Winery

Rabbit Ridge Artisans at The Summit Winery
(Approx. 20.2 miles)

artisans marketplace Rabbit Ridge Artisans at The Summit Winery Hop on over to Sip & Shop ~ Enjoy Wine Tastings & Handmade Gifts by Local Artisans Show Runs: Nov. 7th - Nov. 24 Marketplace hours: Thurs. 4:30-7pm, Sat. & Sun.


Long Trail Brewing Company

Long Trail Brewing Company
(Approx. 20.8 miles)

Long Trail Brewing Co. - A Taste of Vermont Long Trail Brewing - A Taste of Vermont! Brewing our family of handcrafted ales since 1989.


Pillsbury State Park

Pillsbury State Park
(Approx. 21.7 miles)

Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system.


Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
(Approx. 22.1 miles)

National Park Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is the only national park to focus on conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America.


Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
(Approx. 22.6 miles)

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area spans 13 acres. It offers great opportunities for hiking as you explore the footpaths along the gorge and enjoy the scenic views. Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area has picnicking and hiking. Leashed pets are allowed.


Meriden Covered Bridge

Meriden Covered Bridge
(Approx. 22.6 miles)

The current bridge is the third one on this site. The previous two were open timber structures. The present bridge was built by James Tasker for a fee of $465. Levi Sanderson was paid $220 for building the bridge abutments.


 
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